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Job Overview and Responsibilities

This position will support United's Chicago headquarters by performing testing of information technology general controls (ITGCs) as part of the IT Core Assurance program. The IT Core Assurance senior auditor will help integrate data analytics and intelligent automation to simplify and streamline control testing. This person will also validate that proper internal controls are developed and maintained to protect company assets and ensure compliance where applicable. This role will help support the delivery of audit projects, including audits, advisories, and initiatives when needed.

Program Development

- Support the development, rollout, and operationalization of the IT Core Assurance program and apply simplification and optimization into the scoping and testing process.

- Incorporate a data-first approach supported by automation and 100% testing.

- Interact with stakeholders to understand their business and strategy better, demonstrating a commitment to continually improve the organization.

Risk Assessment, Testing Plan, and Strategy

- Support ongoing risk assessment to determine in-scope/out-of-scope areas, including processes and controls within the UAL IT environment.

- Support the development of a recurring testing plan with additions and deletions to the scope following a quarterly and annual rhythm.

- Help evaluate testing approaches and incorporate improvements following a continuous improvement mindset.

IT Control Evaluation

- Perform and document IT testing under the direct supervision of the IT Core Assurance manager or SOX Manager.

- Lead IT process walkthroughs and complete referenced audit work papers that document audit procedures performed.

- Collect, review, and analyze data pertaining to information systems and functions relative to IT Core assurance testing scope.

- Demonstrate project management experience through using available tools and technology and escalate project management issues as needed.

- Communicate effectively with U.S. management by phone, email, or other correspondence to explain complex requirements and complete follow-ups as required.

- Plan, coordinate, conduct, and document audits/reviews in accordance with Internal Audit and IPPF Standards.

- Participate in report writing, and suggest remediation plans for identified risks through collaborative discussion with stakeholders.

- Support the delivery of internal audit projects, including audits, advisories, and initiatives as needed.

Data Analytics, Simplification, and Intelligent Automation

- Break down processes and controls to understand the intended value stream and makes recommendations to eliminate waste and simplify activities.

- Identify opportunities to replace manual or inefficient activities/tasks with automation.

- Assist in the execution of solutions to business problems using data analysis and visualization tools.

- Design and support digital dashboards that visualize testing results and findings.

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent.

- CISA certification or equivalent.

- 4+ years of experience in IT Audit or related field.

- Experience in testing internal controls around financial and IT general controls (ITGCs).

- Knowledge of and skill in applying auditing principles and practices.

- Proven knowledge of and skill in applying auditing principles and practices specific to IT against common risk and control frameworks, including NIST 800-53, COBIT.

Preferred

- Master's degree.

- Direct experience in the transportation/aviation fields.

- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, Alteryx Python (including Pandas and Jupyter), Power Query.

- Knowledge of and skill in applying data analytics to audit projects.

- Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.